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GRADING:
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
BELOW 60%
Scholastic Dishonesty:
Academic Integrity is intellectual honesty, responsibility, and ethical
behavior in scholastic conduct from use of information to actions in a classroom. It is the guide
for the “pursuit of knowledge and understanding within a community of inquiry” (American
University).
Refer to Section 800.30 Student Conduct.
STUDENT OUTCOMES/COMPETENCIES: Upon successful completion of the course, students will have gained
knowledge that will assist in their preparation to take the A+ Essentials Exam. Students will take this exam later, while
taking CIS 129.
ASSESSMENT TOOLS (subject to change at the discretion of the instructor):
Quizzes, Chapter Questions @ 10-30 pts each
Labs @ 10-40 pts each
Chapter Exams @ 40-50 pts each
Final Exam @ 100 pts
ATTENDANCE: Students will be required to attend each class and stay for the duration. Please be courteous and be
ON TIME
for class. If the student is absent from class, that student is responsible for letting the instructor know that
they will not be attending class and need to complete the assignments that were assigned while they were gone.
If
the student is absent for more than 4 class periods, they will be withdrawn from class (this is not
consecutive absences).
ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments are
DUE
on the date that is listed on e-Companion, unless changed by the instructor.
Any assignments that are 1 week late will be deducted 5 points per assignment. Any assignments
that are more than 1 week late will not be accepted.
TESTS: Quizzes and /or Exams
CANNOT
be made up if they are missed.
CELL PHONE USAGE: You may have your cell phone in class, but you MUST turn it to vibrate. If you need to answer
a call, please leave the room quietly to answer. ALL cell phones MUST be turned OFF during a test.
LISTENING DEVICES:
NO
listening devices (iPods, MP3 players, headphones, etc.) will be allowed in my classes
while class is in session.
DIVISION MISSION STATEMENT:
Business Division Mission Statement
The Business Division strives to be responsive to the needs of students and business/industry. It is dedicated to
providing a quality-learning environment, utilizing various instructional methods and delivery systems so that the
needs of students may be best addressed. The Division utilizes the most advanced technologies available to respond
to the changing demands of business and maintains a quality student-centered learning environment.